Surprises are extraORDINARY

Each morning, we wake up with new thoughts, new dreams, and a new sun to chase. There's nothing wrong with that—after all, we are the architects of our own reality. But as we strive to build our perfect lives, chasing bigger dreams and accomplishments, we sometimes forget the one thing we all share, the one thing none of us can control: life itself.

Life is unpredictable. It's fragile, random, and sometimes it catches us off guard in ways we never expected. It’s filled with both the good and the bad, all wrapped into this unpredictable force that we must navigate.

Take, for example, the heartbreaking news of Liam Payne’s passing. Just hours before his sudden death, he posted a video wishing everyone a good day—alive, vibrant, full of life. And in the next moment, he was gone. This kind of shock reminds us how fleeting life can be. It stirs something within us, grief mixed with curiosity, making us reflect on how we live our own lives.

The emotions we feel, reading and writing about moments like this, are universal. They force us to confront life's unpredictability, encouraging us to live more fully, value each moment, and cherish the people around us. We don’t know when things will change, but we do know that every surprise—whether joyful or heartbreaking—shapes us.

Liam’s final message to the world, a seemingly simple "good morning," now feels hauntingly profound. It serves as a reminder that every day could be our last, even if everything seems fine on the surface. And in that realisation, we find both sadness and beauty. Life, with all its surprises, challenges us to embrace the unknown, to live in the present, and to hold onto what matters most.

As we honour Liam’s memory, we appreciate the journey he shared with us all. His music, his voice, and his spirit touched countless lives. Today, we send our love and thoughts to him on his next journey, wherever it may lead.

What unexpected surprises have shaped your life recently?